March on the spot
A gentle start that gets your body ready to move.
Time: 1 to 2 minutesLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting
From Module 4, Movement and exercise
Brisk walk
An everyday way to be active. Brisk means you can talk, but not sing.
- Time
- 5 to 10 minutes in all, to start
- Level
- Moderate
- Position
- Standing or sitting
- Equipment
- Comfortable shoes
- Space
- A route where you feel safe, or a room or corridor
Step by step
- 1.Walk slowly for the first few minutes.
- 2.Then walk a little faster. You can still talk, but you cannot sing.
- 3.Keep up this pace for a few minutes.
- 4.Slow down again for the last few minutes.
Sitting down
Sit near the front of a chair and march your feet, as in March on the spot.
Make it fit you
Easier
Walk slowly, or for a few minutes only. At home, march on the spot instead.
Harder
Add a few minutes each week, or walk on more days.
Sources
More exercises like this
All exercises
Shoulder rolls
Loosens your shoulders and upper back.
Time: About 1 minuteLevel: Gentle Can be done sitting
